Reviving the lost languages

Professor Zuckermann of Australia is preserving the linguistic diversity of Australia. Australia is said to have had 250 languages during the colonial. However due to its geographical isolation, many are unknown. One of the languages called the Guugu gave the ..

2018 International Literacy Day (ILD)

The International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated every year on 8 September to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. The 2018 theme “Literacy and skills development” explores and highlights integrated approaches that simultaneously can support the ..

The Oxford University Press (OUP) launches online dictionaries in Tamil and Gujarati

The Oxford University Press (OUP) has recently launched online dictionaries in Tamil and Gujarati languages. The launch is a part of Oxford Global Languages (OGL) initiative with an aim to build dictionaries and lexicographical resources for around 100 of the ..

Sakshar Bharti Portal launched by the Government

Sakshar Bharat Portal launched with an objective for superior planning, monitoring and impact analysis of Sakshar Bharat Mission being implemented under National Literacy Mission Authority The portal will also provide information about the scheme and its implementation in States It ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs